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  Featured Recipe: Cucumber Salad

  Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at 4:23 p.m.

  OTownStyle.com writer Ciera Parks recently traveled to Costa Rica and picked up a recipe for a simple and delicious dish for the summer - a refreshing cucumber salad! Learn how to make it here.
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  Adventurous Eats: Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria

  Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 6:40 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Natali Sachs gets adventurous at Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria in Orlando's Milk District. Tea, sandwiches, cupcakes, art -- what doesn't this place have? Find out Nat's faves!
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  Independence Day in O-Town: Top 10 Fireworks & Displays

  Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at 6 a.m.

  Don't have any 4th of July plans? Check out our guide to the best fireworks in Central Florida, as well as some must-see events!
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  A Swingin' Date Destination

  Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  Swing Knights at the University of Central Florida is the perfect non-traditional date destination. OTownStyle.com's Praise Santos chats with Swing Knights president Timothy Korkuc and learns that you don't have to be the most coordinated person to have a great time.
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  The Independents: Why the Orlando Film Festival is the Real Deal

  Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Ryan Fitzgerald meets up with Daniel Springen, executive director of the Orlando Film Festival, and fills us in on what we should expect this year--and why the Festival, essentially, is no different than Sundance and Cannes. The film festival will be held on Nov. 4-9.
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  Interview with a Local Style Icon: Kristine Kirong

  Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  Central Florida resident Kristine Kirong is editor of Chictopia's EverybodyIsUgly blog and a force to be reckoned with as far as Internet fashion bloggers go. OTownStyle.com chats with Kristine about blogging, the future of fashion, and Kimmy Gibbler.
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  Meet Kimbra Hickey: "The Hands of Twilight"

  Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at 5 a.m.

  You may or may not realize it, but we're in the midst of another encounter with Twilight-mania. New Moon is slated for a November release, and OTownStyle.com met with hand model Kimbra Hickey--also known as the "The Hands of Twilight." Ms. Hickey divulges with us how she snagged the job, her Orlando experiences and more!
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  H&M Comes to Central Florida

  Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  Renowned retailer H&M brings the big city, urban charm Orlando has been missing to the Florida Mall and Seminole Towne Center on Thursday. OTownStyle.com's Praise Santos has details on how you can score gift cards and take advantage of the best looks the brand has to offer!
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  Live Music Review: U2

  Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Diego Orlandini shares his firsthand account of seeing one of the world's biggest bands live -- U2. Read on!
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  Your Next Date: Aiguille Rock Climbing Center

  Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Diego Orlandini has been on the search for the perfect unconventional date night--and he's found it in Orlando's Aiguille Rock Climbing Center. Our adventurous writer gives rock climbing a shot and shares his firsthand account. Read on!
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  This Weekend: Date Night at Leu Gardens

  Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at noon

  Looking for a more unconventional place to take your date this weekend? With the weather cooling down, OTownStyle.com's Diego Orlandini suggests seeing a movie outdoors at beautiful Leu Gardens!
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  EyeCon 'Twilight' Convention Enchants O-Town

  Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at 6:16 a.m.

  The words "sparkle" and "pale" along with phrases like "Team Edward" and "Team Jacob" seemingly mean nothing to the ordinary observer, but to the attendees of the EyeCon Florida Twilight Convention, these were omens of delight.
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  Local Salon Hosts Cut-a-Thon for a Cause

  Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Lauren Duran recently attended a cut-a-thon to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at Thornton Park's chic salon Nube Nove. Find out who inspired the event and how you can help!
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  Movie Review: Jean Michel-Cousteau's "Sharks"

  Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 at 9:47 p.m.

  OTownStyle.com's Praise Santos recently checked out the premiere of Jean-Michel Cousteau's "Sharks" at the Orlando Science Center. Find out what she thought!
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  Peopleology by Praise: An Orlando Photo Blog

  Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  Check out Praise Santos's new Orlando photo blog, where she captures life, laughter and the locals that are the essence of style in Orlando.
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  Live Music Review: O.A.R. - No Missing Pieces for This Town

  Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at 5:52 a.m.

  Contributing writer Melissa Levin recently attended Hard Rock's Ambassadors Of Rock concert featuring O.A.R. Check out her experience as an Ambassadors VIP and find out more about the worldwide tour!
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  Savvy Shopping 101

  Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's recessionista Ashley George fills you in on savvy shopping tips. What's the secret to saving money, but still getting that fashionable items you want? Find out!
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  A Touch of New York Nestled in the Heart of Winter Park

  Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  Bonne Vie got its start in Manhattan in 1999. The Winter Park location is the first and only Orlando area Bonne Vie and offers five exclusively trained Vidal Sassoon-certified hair stylists!
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  Bikram Yoga in O-Town: Hot Stuff!

  Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at 6 a.m.

  OTownStyle.com's beauty insider Amy Allman-Semesco shares with us her latest obsession - bikram yoga. If you think it's steamy in Orlando, just wait till you try this!
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  Designer Spotlight: Catherine & Haley of Marais USA

  Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 at 7 a.m.

  Up-and-coming designers Catherine Chen and Haley Boyd of the super-chic and affordable shoe line Marais USA dish to OTownStyle.com their creative inspiration and advice for other aspiring young designers.

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